Amazon is rolling out new features that make it easier for customers to search for specific items in large databases of images and videos. The tech giant said Monday it… Read More
Amazon’s latest update to its Rekognition software is renewing an outcry from civil rights groups over facial recognition technology. Amazon said Tuesday that its algorithm can now detect fear from… Read More
Amazon is taking an active role advising lawmakers on legislation that would govern facial recognition technology, like the Seattle tech company’s own Rekognition software. Over the past few months, Amazon… Read More
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s utilizes technology as only a digital native can. The 29-year-old Congresswoman knows the power of an authentic and personal social media presence. She’s seen the impact a… Read More
Amazon shareholders have filed a resolution asking the company to stop selling its facial recognition software to government agencies until the board has determined that the technology doesn’t pose risks… Read More
An Amazon executive did little to quell suspicion that the company sells its facial recognition software to federal immigration authorities during a public hearing Wednesday. Amazon public policy lead Brian… Read More
Amazon defended the law enforcement use cases for its facial recognition technology Friday in an effort to throw water on fears raised by civil rights activists. Matt Wood, a leader… Read More
Amazon received an unexpected delivery Monday afternoon when community leaders dropped off four big boxes of signatures urging the company to stop selling image recognition technology to law enforcement agencies.… Read More
Amazon is taking more heat for selling its facial recognition software to local law enforcement agencies. The American Civil Liberties Union is holding a press conference at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters… Read More